7 Key Benefits of Franchise Ownership

What Are The Benefits of Franchising? Find Out With CoolVu

For many aspiring entrepreneurs and current employees, owning a business seems like a dream. Having complete control over a career can feel like a fantasy — one that may seem nearly impossible to achieve.

Owning a franchise makes these dreams possible. Electing to buy a franchise offers immense benefits to diverse types of would-be business owners — and we’re here to explain how. Dive in to discover seven key benefits of franchise ownership, alongside how CoolVu only boosts these advantages.

1. Ability to Be Your Own Boss
2. Established Business System
3. Access to Training Programs
4. Streamlined Financing
5. Built-In Customer Base
6. Lower Failure Rate
7. Marketing Assistance

1. Ability to Be Your Own Boss

A sense of independence is one of the key reasons for entrepreneurs who decide to open up a franchise. Being an employee can be draining; running your own business gives you direct control over how and when you work, with each task you complete contributing directly to your own bottom line. For passionate, self-driven individuals, being your own franchise boss is an ideal career choice.

Many franchises, including CoolVu, offer even further flexibility with how you manage your business. CoolVu does not require a brick and mortar location, allowing franchisees to work from home. Working from home opens the door to owning a business to many who wouldn’t have such an opportunity under normal circumstances — from family-focused individuals to free spirits.

2. Established Business Model

Starting a new business can be a daunting proposition. From securing necessary financing to figuring out how to build towards turning a profit, entrepreneurs need to figure out several moving parts before they can open their doors. Many would-be business-owners stumble and give up before they can even launch their operations.

Franchising helps business-owners avoid many of these hurdles, thanks to the opportunity to leverage an established business model. There’s a clear, well-traveled path to opening up a location for any successful franchise. Take CoolVu, for example. From initial inquiry, it takes about 30-45 days to launch operations as a CoolVu Franchise Partner — largely due to a streamlined, efficient process. CoolVu’s franchise network expanded to over 100 territories in 2024, and is set to only continue growing thanks to this successful system.

3. Access to Training Programs

An established business system goes hand-in-hand with an established training program. CoolVu offers a four day, in-person initial training program with both our executive team and regional performance coaches. Here, we provide industry and product education, marketing strategies, installation training, and more to make sure you’re ready to launch your franchise location.

Many franchises — including CoolVu — also offer extensive opportunities for continued education. Our team provides ongoing support for all franchisees. Additionally, CoolVu franchisees flock to the CoolVu Annual Convention — a key chance to network with and learn from fellow franchisees and industry professionals.

4. Streamlined Financing

Franchising offers a far more streamlined path to financing than a traditional new business. Due to the uncertain nature of the investment and an unproven business plan, securing funding and loans for a start-up can be difficult. Franchises offer a well-tread, clear necessary budget, with investors more likely to trust the franchise name.

Many franchises also come with financing benefits for specific groups. At CoolVu, we offer substantial discounts for veterans, first responders, women, and minorities. Additionally, we offer options for in-house financing to further reduce the financial burden on our franchisees.

5. Built-In Customer Base

Influential American graphic designer Alexander Isley once said that “a brand is a promise of experience.” Building a brand, then, is forming that promise — an extremely difficult thing to do from scratch. New businesses may take years, even decades to build a brand that customers trust — scratching and clawing for loyalty.

Successful franchises build on existing brands and offer a promise from the start. When franchising with an established franchisor, such as CoolVu, customers will already know and trust the products and services that you deliver.

6. Lower Failure Rate

Even after weeks of hard work with the help of a full team, starting a business from scratch can still backfire. According to Startup Genome, 90% of start-ups fail — a startlingly high percentage for entrepreneurs looking to own a business.

While experts disagree about the exact failure rate of franchises, launching a franchise within a surging industry combines a structured launch with customer interest for a far higher chance of success. Take franchising with CoolVu. A recent industry report from Grandview Research found that the U.S. window film market size was already priced at $2.8 billion in 2021, expected to grow at a compound rate of 4.1% from 2024 to 2030.

7. Marketing Assistance

Even within a booming industry, it’s impossible to make money without successfully marketing your product to customers. Many business-owners fail to accurately convey the value of their offerings to the public, resulting in lower sales and key missed opportunities to convert on business.

Franchises know exactly how to market their product, and can help guide you with materials and insight. At CoolVu, Jeff Franson (our co-founder and CEO) and Mike Herrera (our co-founder and President) combine over 25 years of experience in both the window film & graphics industry and franchise executive management — joining forces to understand exactly how to bring CoolVu solutions to market.

Discover the Benefits of Franchise Ownership with CoolVu

So, what’s the main benefit of franchise ownership with CoolVu? How about “all of the above.” CoolVu franchisees get to enjoy all of the benefits of franchise ownership, boosted by CoolVu’s unique perks. From immersive, comprehensive training to headache-free financing, CoolVu should be a top choice for anyone looking to own a franchise. Request info today and find out how you can join our national network.